Arts & Culture in La Mesa

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Exhale to Create: 1 Day Art Workshop

In 4 weeks · Sat, May 2, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Unknown, CA

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Film Screening & Curator-Led Tour Beatrice Wood: Mama of Dada

In 4 days · Fri, Apr 10, 5:30 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Unknown, CA

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Shadow Puppetry and Gamelan of Java featuring Woro Mustiko Siwi

Sat, May 16, 2:30 AM–4:00 AM UTC · Unknown, CA

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Photo by LISK OBE on Unsplash — representative image for Members’ Preview: Art Alive 2026

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Members’ Preview: Art Alive 2026

In 3 weeks · Fri, Apr 24, 3:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · San Diego, CA

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The Art of Stillness: 1 Day Art Workshop

In 3 weeks · Sat, Apr 25, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Unknown, CA

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Photo by Jon Egia on Unsplash — representative image for Painted Prayers: The Japanese Folk Art Tradition of Ema

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Painted Prayers: The Japanese Folk Art Tradition of Ema

Oct 26 – Apr 5 · Unknown, CA

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Photo by Mohammed Nabeel on Unsplash — representative image for Makers Monday: Sculpt A Bee and Flower

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Makers Monday: Sculpt A Bee and Flower

In 3 weeks · Mon, Apr 27, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Coronado, CA · Ages 7+

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Photo by Manan Pareek on Unsplash — representative image for Summer Learning Presents: Zany Zoe Magic Show

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Summer Learning Presents: Zany Zoe Magic Show

Tue, Jul 28, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · La Mesa, CA

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Photo by Pew Nguyen on Unsplash — representative image for Skate Craft: Do-It-Yourself Design in Skateboarding

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Skate Craft: Do-It-Yourself Design in Skateboarding

Nov 21 – May 10 · Unknown, CA

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Photo by Alex Bracken on Unsplash — representative image for Forging a Legacy: 15 Years of Landmark Acquisitions

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Forging a Legacy: 15 Years of Landmark Acquisitions

May 16 – Sep 8 · Unknown, CA

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Ivan and Tzvetanka Varimezov: Music from the Villages of Bulgaria

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 2:30 AM–4:00 AM UTC · Unknown, CA

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Photo by Getty Images on Unsplash — representative image for India Thompson: Looks Like Home

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India Thompson: Looks Like Home

May 16 – Oct 19 · Unknown, CA

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Lernazang Ensemble: Revitalizing Armenian Heritage Through Music and Dance

Sat, Jun 20, 2:30 AM–4:00 AM UTC · Unknown, CA

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Harlem of the West: Jazz Night

In 1 week · Sun, Apr 19, 1:00 AM–3:00 AM UTC · Unknown, CA

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Photo by Jacob McGowin on Unsplash — representative image for Musical Fun with Nightingale Music

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Musical Fun with Nightingale Music

Thu, Jul 30, 6:00 PM–6:45 PM UTC · Coronado, CA

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Photo by Diwei Zhu on Unsplash — representative image for Clearly Indigenous: Native Visions Reimagined in Glass

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Clearly Indigenous: Native Visions Reimagined in Glass

Jun 27 – Sep 21 · Unknown, CA

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Photo by Createasea on Unsplash — representative image for Teens Create: Upcycled Art

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Teens Create: Upcycled Art

In 2 weeks · Wed, Apr 22, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Coronado, CA

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Photo by AWOL Vision Projector on Unsplash — representative image for CIFF Student Classics Film Series: The Maltese Falcon

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CIFF Student Classics Film Series: The Maltese Falcon

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 12, 8:30 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Coronado, CA

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Photo by Getty Images on Unsplash — representative image for A Space for All of Us

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A Space for All of Us

Sun, Jul 12, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Unknown, CA

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Photo by Aleksey Cherenkevich on Unsplash — representative image for Art of Reading Book Club

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Art of Reading Book Club

Sat, May 9, 5:15 PM–7:00 PM UTC · San Diego, CA

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Photo by Fairuz Naufal Zaki on Unsplash — representative image for Día de los niños/Día de los libros: Alfonso the Magician!

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Día de los niños/Día de los libros: Alfonso the Magician!

In 2 weeks · Wed, Apr 22, 1:00 AM–1:45 AM UTC · Santee, CA

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Photo by Ilya Semenov on Unsplash — representative image for After School Craft

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After School Craft

Tue, May 26, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · La Mesa, CA · Ages 5+

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Photo by Diwei Zhu on Unsplash — representative image for Cafés and Cabarets: The Spectacular Art of Toulouse-Lautrec

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Cafés and Cabarets: The Spectacular Art of Toulouse-Lautrec

Happening now · Apr 4 – Sep 21 · Unknown, CA

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State of Biodiversity Symposium

In 3 days · Fri, Apr 10, 12:00 AM–4:00 AM UTC · San Diego, CA

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Photo by Juliane Liebermann on Unsplash — representative image for Sweetwater Safari Hike

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Sweetwater Safari Hike

In 3 weeks · Sat, Apr 25, 6:30 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Chula Vista, CA

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Photo by Liam McGarry on Unsplash — representative image for Kim’s Convenience

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Kim’s Convenience

May 15 – Jun 15 · Unknown, CA

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Photo by Glenov Brankovic on Unsplash — representative image for Ethnic Food Fair

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Ethnic Food Fair

In 4 weeks · Sun, May 3, 5:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · San Diego, CA

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Science on Screen: Twisters screening and panel

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 11, 9:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Unknown, CA

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Photo by C. Shi on Unsplash — representative image for Teen Sewing Class

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Teen Sewing Class

Tue, Jun 30, 11:00 PM–1:00 AM UTC · La Mesa, CA · Ages 10–17

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Photo by Jayanth Muppaneni on Unsplash — representative image for 54th Annual Spring Book Fair

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54th Annual Spring Book Fair

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 5:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Coronado, CA

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Photo by Createasea on Unsplash — representative image for Tinker Tuesday: Recycled Plastic Flower Art

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Tinker Tuesday: Recycled Plastic Flower Art

Tomorrow · Tue, Apr 7, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Coronado, CA

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Photo by Yunus Tug on Unsplash — representative image for House of Romania Lawn Program

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House of Romania Lawn Program

Sat, Jun 20, 6:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Unknown, CA

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Alien Girls

In 1 week · Apr 18 – May 11 · Unknown, CA

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The Party in the Park

Sun, Sep 27, 12:00 AM–5:00 AM UTC · San Diego, CA

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Photo by Phil Hearing on Unsplash — representative image for Art Mart

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Art Mart

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 12, 5:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · San Diego, CA

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Photo by Husniati Salma on Unsplash — representative image for Clay Together: Ceramics Workshop at the Wheel (Ages 5-7 with Adult)

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Clay Together: Ceramics Workshop at the Wheel (Ages 5-7 with Adult)

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 5:30 PM–7:00 PM UTC · San Diego, CA · Ages 5–7

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Photo by Getty Images on Unsplash — representative image for Art, Peace and Story

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Art, Peace and Story

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 5:00 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Unknown, CA

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Photo by Cristine Enero on Unsplash — representative image for Cat Gunn: if only by the light of a new moon

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Cat Gunn: if only by the light of a new moon

Jun 13 – Sep 14 · Unknown, CA

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Photo by Vlad Ionita on Unsplash — representative image for Lunch and Learn: The California Southern Railroad and the Great San Diego Land Boom of the 1880s

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Lunch and Learn: The California Southern Railroad and the Great San Diego Land Boom of the 1880s

Tue, May 12, 6:30 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Unknown, CA

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Photo by Ilya Semenov on Unsplash — representative image for Needle Felting

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Needle Felting

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 8:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · San Diego, CA · Ages 12+

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Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash — representative image for Art Alive Garden of Activities

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Art Alive Garden of Activities

In 3 weeks · Sat, Apr 25, 8:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · San Diego, CA · Ages 10–17

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Photo by Piyanshu Sharma on Unsplash — representative image for Spring Fling Opera Concert

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Spring Fling Opera Concert

In 3 weeks · Fri, Apr 24, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Coronado, CA

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Shark & Ray Presentation

Fri, Jun 26, 8:30 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Chula Vista, CA

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Photo by Waqar Mujahid on Unsplash — representative image for Motorcycles in the Park

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Motorcycles in the Park

Sun, Jul 26, 2:30 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Unknown, CA

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Photo by Vitaly Gariev on Unsplash — representative image for Books & Art: Storytime in the Library

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Books & Art: Storytime in the Library

Thu, May 14, 5:30 PM–6:30 PM UTC · San Diego, CA

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Photo by Createasea on Unsplash — representative image for DIY Adult Craft: Italian Rose Bead Bracelet- Fri

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DIY Adult Craft: Italian Rose Bead Bracelet- Fri

In 4 days · Fri, Apr 10, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Del Mar, CA · Ages 18+

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Photo by Arthur Tseng on Unsplash — representative image for Storytime Engineers

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Storytime Engineers

Tue, May 12, 5:30 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Unknown, CA

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Photo by Brands&People on Unsplash — representative image for CIFF Student Classics Film Series: Double Indemnity

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CIFF Student Classics Film Series: Double Indemnity

In 3 weeks · Sun, Apr 26, 8:30 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Coronado, CA

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Photo by Jason Leung on Unsplash — representative image for DIY Adult Craft: Italian Rose Bead Bracelet - Sat

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DIY Adult Craft: Italian Rose Bead Bracelet - Sat

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 11, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Del Mar, CA · Ages 18+

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Clean Up: San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge

In 3 weeks · Sat, Apr 25, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Chula Vista, CA

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Arts & Culture in La Mesa

Exhale to Create: 1 Day Art Workshop

Film Screening & Curator-Led Tour Beatrice Wood: Mama of Dada

Shadow Puppetry and Gamelan of Java featuring Woro Mustiko Siwi

Members’ Preview: Art Alive 2026

The Art of Stillness: 1 Day Art Workshop

Painted Prayers: The Japanese Folk Art Tradition of Ema

Makers Monday: Sculpt A Bee and Flower

Summer Learning Presents: Zany Zoe Magic Show

Skate Craft: Do-It-Yourself Design in Skateboarding

Forging a Legacy: 15 Years of Landmark Acquisitions

Ivan and Tzvetanka Varimezov: Music from the Villages of Bulgaria

India Thompson: Looks Like Home

Lernazang Ensemble: Revitalizing Armenian Heritage Through Music and Dance

Harlem of the West: Jazz Night

Musical Fun with Nightingale Music

Clearly Indigenous: Native Visions Reimagined in Glass

Teens Create: Upcycled Art

CIFF Student Classics Film Series: The Maltese Falcon

A Space for All of Us

Art of Reading Book Club

Día de los niños/Día de los libros: Alfonso the Magician!

After School Craft

Cafés and Cabarets: The Spectacular Art of Toulouse-Lautrec

State of Biodiversity Symposium

Sweetwater Safari Hike

Kim’s Convenience

Ethnic Food Fair

Science on Screen: Twisters screening and panel

Teen Sewing Class

54th Annual Spring Book Fair

Tinker Tuesday: Recycled Plastic Flower Art

House of Romania Lawn Program

Alien Girls

The Party in the Park

Art Mart

Clay Together: Ceramics Workshop at the Wheel (Ages 5-7 with Adult)

Art, Peace and Story

Cat Gunn: if only by the light of a new moon

Lunch and Learn: The California Southern Railroad and the Great San Diego Land Boom of the 1880s

Needle Felting

Art Alive Garden of Activities

Spring Fling Opera Concert

Shark & Ray Presentation

Motorcycles in the Park

Books & Art: Storytime in the Library

DIY Adult Craft: Italian Rose Bead Bracelet- Fri

Storytime Engineers

CIFF Student Classics Film Series: Double Indemnity

DIY Adult Craft: Italian Rose Bead Bracelet - Sat

Clean Up: San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge

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